Joe Manchin actually said...

"I hope we don't get in a situation with rare earth minerals too and we would hope you would advise us on that where your dependency is and what critical factor it would have if you couldn't get it."

"What prohibition does the United States--what prohibition do we have against foreign countries owning U.S. critical minerals?"

"I'm concerned about any allegations that our servicemembers are being unfairly treated, and we are reviewing this issue."

"The Department takes seriously any practice, including financial products or services, that take unfair advantage of our servicemembers and their families."